The Corktown Quest – A Walking Game of Clues, Details, and Stories
Overview
The Corktown Quest is more than just a walking game, it’s a living, playful invitation to rediscover one of Toronto’s oldest and most layered neighbourhoods. Blending curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, this event turns the streets of Corktown and Queen East into a stage for exploration, reflection, and transformation.
You’ll follow clues, connect stories, and uncover surprising urban patterns through a format inspired by city games, field ethnography, and sensory mapping. Whether you’re a local resident, a visiting urbanist, or just a curious mind, you’ll come away with a new understanding of place — and your place within it.
Rooted in Research & Debate
This initiative is informed by academic debates in urban studies, cultural geography, and participatory planning. Each element of the quest is grounded in real history, critical theory, and community memory — from the architecture of Trinity Church to the layered streetlife of Queen East.
⏳ Game Duration: Approx. 90 minutes
👥 Recommended Team Size: 2 people per team
🚦 Start: Each team begins 10 minutes apart
Event Fee:
10 dollars (cash only please) or by e-transfer
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- under 16 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
- Paid parking
Refund Policy
Location
Roozamoon Cafe
398 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 1T3 Canada
How do you want to get there?
Team 1
A 5-minute briefing and orientation, followed by 90 minutes of independent gameplay for this team. Please arrive on time.